Company Overview:
Hal Hays Construction, Inc. is a dynamic and award-winning mid-size family-owned Native American Construction company located in Riverside, CA. We specialize in Heavy Civil, Utility, and Infrastructure related projects, providing exceptional services to our clients. With our strong commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation, we have built a reputation as a trusted leader in the industry.
Position Summary:
We're hiring a skilled laborer with hands-on wet utility experience to join our growing and award winning team for project throughout Southern California. This position requires strict adherence to all safety standards. Must wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vest, steel-toe boots, etc.) and participate in safety trainings and meetings. The candidate is required to work in compliance with all safety policies.
What you'll do Lay sewer, storm drain, and water lines — bedding, jointing, alignment to grade, and backfill. When pipe work isn't on the schedule, you'll roll into general labor on whatever's running: concrete, grading support, demo, asphalt patch, traffic control, and yard work. This is the honest pitch — we don't have year-round pipe work, so we need someone who shows up ready to put in a day no matter what the task is.
Fair Standards Labor Act (FSLA) Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Job site is located on jobsites around Los Angeles County, Inland Empire, and beyond. Travel and overnight stays may be required.
*Full-time position
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Assist in various construction tasks, including site preparation, material handling, and basic carpentry.​
- Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently.​
- Support skilled tradespeople such as carpenters, concrete finishers, and equipment operators.​
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.​
- Adhere to all safety protocols and company policies.​
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 2+ years laying wet utilities (PVC, DI, HDPE) on public works or utility jobs
- Experience with working with different carpentry materials, concrete, asphalt and understanding various construction techniques/methods of installation
- Comfortable reading grade off a laser or string line
- Trench safety awareness — knows how to work safely around shoring, slopes, and an excavator
- General construction labor experience and willingness to cross-task
- Reliable transportation and ability to report to job sites across SoCal
- OSHA 10 preferred; we'll cover OSHA 30 and additional certs for the right person
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
- Ability to lift heavy objects 50+ lbs.
- Walking/Standing/Bending for long periods of time
- Perform strenuous physical labor in outdoor elements
- Required to have valid DL
- Required to pass pre-employment drug test/background check (This role is subject to federal testing requirements, which requires testing for cannabis despite state law)
- Candidates must pass a post-offer physical examination to ensure they can perform the essential physical functions of the job
Physical Demands - A qualified individual must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Sitting and/or standing/walking for long periods on uneven ground
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally
- Twisting, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing
- Ability to work at heights (e.g., on ladders, scaffolding) and in confined spaces (such as trenches or manholes) as required by the project
- Use hands to handle tools and equipment, and reach with arms.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision (for reading plans/computer screens), distance vision, and depth perception.”
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities
Work Environment
- This role is can be indoors or outdoors on active construction sites. The employee could be exposed to weather conditions such as heat, cold, and rain, and will work near heavy machinery and moving vehicles
- The noise level on site is often loud, and the environment may involve dust and fumes. Appropriate PPE (hard hat, safety vest, hearing protection, etc.) is required at all times.
- Work may occasionally be at heights or in confined spaces
- The employee is required to follow all safety policies and procedures and to actively participate in safety trainings and meetings. This position is classified as safety-sensitive
- Must be willing to work overtime or weekends when project deadlines require
Disclaimer: The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive of every job duty, responsibility, or qualification required by an employee assigned to this job. While employed in this position, an employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed on this job description. Nothing in this job posting constitutes a promise or contract of employment. Employment with Hal Hays Construction is at-will, meaning it may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
Hal Hays Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- The Company does not discriminate against employees or applicants on race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, religion, marital status, military service/veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please list any general labor/handyman skills
Work Location: In person
